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33-742: The Separation range lies to the east of the northern part of the Commonwealth Range, and runs from south to north between that range and the Canyon Glacier to the east. The Cunningham Glacier enters the Canyon Glacier just south of the southern end of the Searation Range. The northern end adjoins the Ross Ice Shelf . The Hood Glacier defines its western edge. Features include Retrospect Spur, terminating in

66-504: A broad, flat summit area, standing just east of the head of Osicki Glacier. It is the highest point in the Commonwealth Range. Named by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910–13, as being descriptive. 84°40′S 170°40′E  /  84.667°S 170.667°E  / -84.667; 170.667 . A prominent mountain, 2,810 metres (9,220 ft) high, at the east side of Beardmore Glacier, just north of

99-543: A member of Scott's Southern Polar Party which reached 82|17'S on the British National Antarctic Expedition 1901–04). 83°46′S 172°46′E  /  83.767°S 172.767°E  / -83.767; 172.767 . A coastal ridge 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) long between Airdrop Peak and Mount Robert Scott at the north end of the Commonwealth Range. It consists of dark metamorphosed greywacke contrasting sharply with

132-549: A member of the support party at McMurdo Station, 1963. Commonwealth Range The Commonwealth Range ( 84°15′S 172°13′E  /  84.250°S 172.217°E  / -84.250; 172.217  ( Commonwealth Range ) ) is a north-south trending range of rugged mountains, 60 nautical miles (110 km; 69 mi) long, located within the Queen Maud Mountains on the Dufek Coast of

165-458: A sloping spur extending 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) to the north, at the extreme north end of the Commonwealth Range, projecting into the east side of Beardmore Glacier and rising precipitously above it. Discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09 and named for Evan Kyffin-Thomas, one of the proprietors of the Register, an Adelaide , South Australian newspaper. He was

198-461: A traveling companion of Shackleton's on the voyage from England. 83°49′S 172°48′E  /  83.817°S 172.800°E  / -83.817; 172.800 . A small, flat, snow-covered mountain that rises over 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and is situated immediately south of Ebony Ridge. Discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09 under Ernest Shackleton, who named this feature for Capt. Robert F. Scott, RN. Shackleton had been

231-605: Is a narrow glacier, 35 nautical miles (65 km; 40 mi) long, flowing to the Ross Ice Shelf . It drains the northwest slopes of Mount Wexler and moves northward between steep canyon walls of the Separation Range and Hughes Range to join the ice shelf immediately west of Giovinco Ice Piedmont . The glacier was observed from nearby Mount Patrick by the New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition (1959–60) who gave

264-629: Is cleft from summit to base by a huge fissure. The feature rises from the west part of the Separation Range and overlooks the terminus of Hood Glacier. Named by the New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition (1959–60) whose four members were landed in the vicinity by aircraft of U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6. Canyon Glacier Canyon Glacier ( 83°57′S 175°25′E  /  83.950°S 175.417°E  / -83.950; 175.417 )

297-585: Is descriptive of the appearance of the spur when viewed from the west. Name suggested by John Gunner of the Ohio State University Geological Expedition, 1969–70, who collected geological samples at the spur. 84°02′S 172°35′E  /  84.033°S 172.583°E  / -84.033; 172.583 . An ice-covered mountain, 1,190 metres (3,900 ft) high, standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) south of Celebration Pass. Discovered and named by

330-683: The Beardmore Glacier in December 1908. It was named by the South Pole Party of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910–13, under Robert Scott. 84°10′S 172°00′E  /  84.167°S 172.000°E  / -84.167; 172.000 . A rock spur 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) north of Mount Patrick. It descends from a small summit peak on the range to the east side of Beardmore Glacier. Probably first seen by Shackleton's Southern Party in 1908. The name

363-460: The British Antarctic Expedition, 1907-09 under Shackleton. Named for Cyril Longhurst, Secretary of the BrNAE (1901–04), who was best man at Shackleton's wedding. 83°59′S 172°30′E  /  83.983°S 172.500°E  / -83.983; 172.500 . A low pass through Commonwealth Range just north of Mount Cyril permitting passage between Beardmore Glacier and Hood Glacier. The pass

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396-564: The British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09. 83°49′S 172°25′E  /  83.817°S 172.417°E  / -83.817; 172.417 . A mountain, 1,535 metres (5,036 ft) high, standing 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) east of Mount Kyffin at the north end of the Commonwealth Range. Discovered and named by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09. 83°48′S 171°38′E  /  83.800°S 171.633°E  / -83.800; 171.633 . A distinctive reddish-brown mountain, 1,670 metres (5,480 ft), with

429-729: The CTAE (1956–58) was being planned and who took a prominent part in obtaining New Zealand participation in the Antarctic. 84°23′S 173°32′E  /  84.383°S 173.533°E  / -84.383; 173.533 . An ice-covered mountain in the Queen Maud Mountains, 3,140 metres (10,300 ft) high, standing at the head of Cunningham Glacier, 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) southwest of Gray Peak. Named by US-ACAN for Capt. J.M. Hermanson, USN, air operations officer, McMurdo Station, 1957–58; Chief of Staff to

462-493: The Chevron Rocks, and Mount Cope. Features, from south to north, include: 84°09′S 173°12′E  /  84.150°S 173.200°E  / -84.150; 173.200 . A spur, 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi) long, descending north-northwest from the base of Separation Range into the east side of Hood Glacier. So named by the New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition (1959–60) because they climbed

495-732: The Commonwealth of Australia, which gave much assistance to the expedition. The Commonwealth Range runs from south to north along the east side of the Beardmore Glacier . Towards its southeast the Pain Névé feeds the Keltie Glacier , which flows southwest, then west, then north round the southern tip of the range to join the Beardmore Glacier. The Canyon Glacier forms just north of the Pain Névé and flows north along

528-1008: The Nadeau Bluff and the Giovinco Ice Piedmont to the east and Mount Cope to its west. 84°16′S 173°45′E  /  84.267°S 173.750°E  / -84.267; 173.750 . A tributary glacier flowing northeast to enter Canyon Glacier 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) north of Gray Peak. Named by the United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Willard E. Cunningham, Jr., cook at McMurdo Station, winter 1960; at South Pole Station, winter 1963. 84°04′S 175°09′E  /  84.067°S 175.150°E  / -84.067; 175.150 . A mainly ice-covered bluff just southwest of Giovinco Ice Piedmont, protruding into Canyon Glacier from that glacier's east side. Named by US-ACAN for F. A. Nadeau, Jr.,

561-585: The U.S. Antarctic Projects Officer, 1959. 84°20′S 173°56′E  /  84.333°S 173.933°E  / -84.333; 173.933 . A prominent rock peak, 2,570 metres (8,430 ft) high, standing at the west side of Canyon Glacier, 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) northeast of Mount Hermanson. Named by US-ACAN after Thomas I. Gray, Jr., Weather Central meteorologist at Little America V, 1958. 84°18′S 172°15′E  /  84.300°S 172.250°E  / -84.300; 172.250 . A snow-covered, prominent ridge projecting into

594-778: The continent of Antarctica. The range borders the eastern side of Beardmore Glacier from Keltie Glacier to the Ross Ice Shelf . The range is southeast of the Queen Alexandra Range , which is to the west of the Beardmore Glacier. It is west of the Hughes Range and north of the Supporters Range and the Barton Mountains . The range was discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09 and named by them after

627-511: The descriptive name. The Canyon Glacier rises to the north of the Pain Névé , below Mount Wexler in the Hughes Range to the east. The Commonwealth Range is to the west, including Mount Hermanson and Gray Peak , which overlook the upper reaches. The Canyon Glacier flows north and is joined by the Cunningham Glacier from the left (west). It continues north past the Separation Range along its west side. At its mouth it passes

660-517: The east side of Beardmore Glacier, surmounted by several domes rising to 2,540 metres (8,330 ft), about 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) south of Mount Patrick. Discovered and named by the British Antarctic Expedition 1907–09, and called "Mount Dudley" by Shackleton. The name was amended by US-ACAN in keeping with the appearance of the feature. 84°16′S 172°22′E  /  84.267°S 172.367°E  / -84.267; 172.367 . A small, ice-covered prominence standing to

693-399: The east side of Keltie Glacier at its confluence with Beardmore Glacier. Named by United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Dwight L. Johnson, USARP biologist at McMurdo Station, 1963. 84°42′S 171°50′E  /  84.700°S 171.833°E  / -84.700; 171.833 . A prominent ice-covered mountain, over 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) high, with

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726-449: The east side of the Beardmore Glacier. Discovered and named by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09. 84°12′S 171°30′E  /  84.200°S 171.500°E  / -84.200; 171.500 . A descriptive name for the prominent wedge-shaped rock spur that projects from Mount Patrick into the eastern part of Beardmore Glacier. This feature was almost surely observed by Shackleton's Southern Journey Party on its ascent of

759-1143: The east side of the range. Further north the Hood Glacier defines the east side of the range, which stretches to the Ross Ice Shelf. Features, from north to south, include Johnson Bluff, Flat Top, Mount Deakin, Mount Donaldson, Mount Macdonald to the east of Ludeman Glacier, a tributary of the Beardsmore, Mount Hermanson, Gray Peak, Dudley Head, Siege Dome, Dolphin Spur to the north of Hood Glacier, Mount Patrick, Wedge Face, Beetle Spur and Mount Cyril. Further north are Celebration Pass, Mount Henry, Mount Harcourt and Mount Kyffin. Mountains and peaks over 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) high include: Download coordinates as: Features, from south to north, include: 84°49′S 170°31′E  /  84.817°S 170.517°E  / -84.817; 170.517 . A conspicuous rock bluff 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) east-northeast of Ranfurly Point, overlooking

792-548: The head of Ludeman Glacier. Discovered and named by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09. 84°31′S 173°10′E  /  84.517°S 173.167°E  / -84.517; 173.167 . A peak, 3,630 metres (11,910 ft) high, surmounting the massive north–south trending ridge between Ludeman Glacier and Pain Névé. Named by NZGSAE (1961–62) for the Hon. T.L. Macdonald, who was Minister of External Affairs and of Defence when

825-446: The mouth of Osicki Glacier. Discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09 and named by Shackleton for Sir Alfred Deakin , Prime Minister of Australia, who had supported the expedition. 84°37′S 172°12′E  /  84.617°S 172.200°E  / -84.617; 172.200 . A mountain, 3,930 metres (12,890 ft) high, standing 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) north-northeast of Flat Top and west of

858-504: The north end of Commonwealth Range. Discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09 under Sir Ernest Shackleton, who named this feature for his eldest sister. 83°45′S 172°45′E  /  83.750°S 172.750°E  / -83.750; 172.750 . A twin-peaked mountain, 890 metres (2,920 ft) high at the north end of Commonwealth Range. It is the first prominent feature in Ebony Ridge when approached from

891-629: The nuclear power plant at McMurdo Station, 1963. 83°57′S 173°25′E  /  83.950°S 173.417°E  / -83.950; 173.417 . A narrow spur at the southwest base of Cleft Peak. The spur descends westward to the edge of Hood Glacier. So named because it was ascended to obtain a view up Hood Glacier in order to prospect a route to the south. Named by the New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition, 1959-60. 83°55′S 173°34′E  /  83.917°S 173.567°E  / -83.917; 173.567 . A prominent coastal peak, 1,245 metres (4,085 ft) high, whose eastern side

924-413: The predominate brown ochre of the weathered surface of the granitic intrusions forming nearby Mounts Kyffin and Harcourt. Descriptively named by the New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition, 1959-60. 83°46′S 172°48′E  /  83.767°S 172.800°E  / -83.767; 172.800 . A peak about 900 metres (3,000 ft) high, being the central and highest summit of Ebony Ridge at

957-424: The south of the head of Hood Glacier, close southeast of Mount Patrick. Named by the New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition (1959–60) because while attempting to establish a survey station here, they met with an eight day snow storm. 84°12′S 172°48′E  /  84.200°S 172.800°E  / -84.200; 172.800 . A broad ice-covered spur just east of Mount Patrick, descending north into

990-425: The spur to obtain a panorama of Hood Glacier, which they had just traversed. 84°07′S 173°10′E  /  84.117°S 173.167°E  / -84.117; 173.167 . A distinctive rock outcrop at the north end of Retrospect Spur, near the head of Hood Glacier. A New Zealand party climbed Retrospect Spur during the 1959–60 season. They gave the name Chevron Rocks because of their appearance, resembling

1023-471: The stripes worn by non-commissioned officers.} 84°01′S 174°33′E  /  84.017°S 174.550°E  / -84.017; 174.550 . A bluff-type mountain on the east side of Separation Range. It overlooks the west side of Canyon Glacier 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) northwest of Nadeau Bluff. Mapped by USGS from surveys and U.S. Navy aerial photographs, 1958-63. Named by US-ACAN for Lt. Ronald P. Cope, USN, Officer-in-Charge of

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1056-445: The upper reaches of Hood Glacier. Its several rock outcrops when seen from lower levels of the glacier resemble a school of dolphins diving through the sea. Named by the New Zealand Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition, 1959-60. 84°13′S 172°00′E  /  84.217°S 172.000°E  / -84.217; 172.000 . A massive largely ice-covered mountain rising to 2,380 metres (7,810 ft) high, just east of Wedge Face on

1089-458: Was crossed on Christmas Day, 1959, by the N.Z. Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition (1959–60) and was named by them because of the festivities held to mark the day. 83°52′S 172°04′E  /  83.867°S 172.067°E  / -83.867; 172.067 . A sharp peak, 1,675 metres (5,495 ft) high standing 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) southeast of Mount Kyffm on the east side of Beardmore Glacier. Discovered and named by

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